CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL)

Air Force Materiel Command; Hill Air Force Base (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command at Hill AFB seeks an entry-level Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) to provide developmentally appropriate care for children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years within a DoD program. This FLEXIBLE position does not include benefits.

You will supervise daily activities, assist with homework and life skills, prepare materials, and maintain safe indoor/outdoor spaces while following approved curricula and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience. This position does not allow for education substitution.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
• It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs. Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Assists in providing and leading planned activities. Assists children and youth with special projects, homework and life skills.
• Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions.
• Helps establish a program environment and promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
• Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate the daily schedule.
• Uses prepared curriculum/program materials and assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment.
• Promotes safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices. Cares for special needs children and youth as directed by the supervisor.
• Notifies supervisor of health, fire and safety compliance concerns.

Job description

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL)

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Youth Center at HILL AFB The primary purpose of this position is to provide appropriate development care and instructions for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in a Department of Defense (DoD) Child and Youth (CY) program. This is a FLEXIBLE position and does not include benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs. Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Assists in providing and leading planned activities. Assist children and youth with special projects, homework and life skills. Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions.

Helps establish a program environment and promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth, and adults. Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate the daily schedule. Uses prepared curriculum/program materials and assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment.

Helps create adult-made games and play materials (i.e., mixing paint, play dough, assembling props, activities, etc.) Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques as provided by the supervisors. Attends to the physical needs of the children, as applicable. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, supervisors, and volunteers.

Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events. Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices. Cares for special needs children and youth as directed by the supervisor. Notifies supervisor of health, fire and safety compliance concerns. Helps arrange for/serve appropriate snacks/meals, where applicable. Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.

Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed. Notes special instructions provided by parents. Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with an authorized person according to written parental instructions. Assists in maintaining program participation data and completing required daily reports. Participates in program evaluations as required.

Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation, where applicable. Ensures compliance with policies and regulations applicable to Air Force Child and Youth Programs. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force Materiel Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $18.7 – $21.76/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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